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Traumatic Brain injuries (TBI) and the long-term impact of brain trauma affecting our servicemembers is a topic of continued discussion. As stated in this article, "No scan can detect that level of brain trauma while a person is alive, according to Dr. Russell Gore, a medical director with the Shepherd Center’s SHARE Military Initiative, which treats #veterans and service members with brain injuries." At Amydis, Inc., we have made detection of #neurodegenerative diseases a priority and started a preclinical program to develop a simple, quantitative and repeatable eye test for TBI.  The #retinal test is designed to rapidly identify a molecular #biomarker associated with a TBI.  #earlydetectionsaveslives #TBI #braintrauma #DoD https://lnkd.in/efzhmxYN  

Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) is a progressive degenerative brain disease that is caused by repeated head trauma. It is most commonly seen in contact sports athletes, military veterans, and others who have experienced multiple head injuries. CTE is characterized by the accumulation of a protein called tau in the brain, which leads to neuronal damage and eventually to dementia. Many people are wondering how this came about?, How can it be identified?, Can it be diagnosed early for proper treatment?, And how can we prevent it? . https://lnkd.in/etdniqik

Groundbreaking development for military medicine: FDA-approved device tests for TBIs using only a drop of blood, producing results in 15 minutes. This significant leap forward is poised to enhance our service members' health management dramatically. Learn more about this critical innovation. #MilitaryMedicine #TraumaticBrainInjury #Innovation #HealthcareTechnology #ServiceMemberSupport #FDAApproval #ArmyReadiness #MedicalAdvancement

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🔍 Enhancing Brain Diagnostics for U.S. Special Forces In the military, blast overpressure from explosions poses a significant risk, leading to brain injuries that can have devastating long-term effects. U.S. Special Forces, due to the nature of their missions, are particularly vulnerable to these injuries. Addressing this critical issue requires advancements in our diagnostic capabilities to better protect and treat our elite warriors. This article, written by critical care neurologist Brian L. Edlow, M.D., and Rear Admiral Tim Szymanski (Ret.), one of our military advisory board members, discusses the urgent need for better diagnostic tools to protect and treat our servicemembers from blast overpressure brain injuries. 🧠 Key Takeaways: 1️⃣ Blast Wave Exposure: U.S. Special Forces are frequently exposed to blast waves, leading to potential long-term brain injuries. 2️⃣ Current Diagnostic Limitations: Existing diagnostic tools are inadequate for detecting subtle brain injuries from blast waves, impacting the ability to provide effective treatment. 3️⃣ Need for Advanced Diagnostics: There is a pressing need for better brain diagnostics to identify and treat injuries early, preventing long-term cognitive and neurological damage. 4️⃣ Research and Development: Investments in research and development are crucial to create advanced diagnostic tools that can keep up with the unique demands of Special Forces' operational environments. Improving our diagnostic capabilities will not only enhance the health and performance of our elite forces but also ensure they receive the care they need to recover and continue their critical missions. Let's prioritize innovative solutions for our warriors' well-being! Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/evYXgtRF #SpecialForces #Healthcare #Veterans #Diagnostics #BrainInjuryAwareness #EarlyDetection #BrainHealth #MedicalInnovation #VeteranCare #BlastWaveInjury

I would love to get your thoughts in the comments after reading this. Here is a peer reviewed evidence based research article showing the effects of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) and how it “heals” CTE, TBI, and PTSD in Israeli Army soldiers. FYI - Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) is a progressive degenerative disease of the brain often found in people with a history of repetitive head impacts. This could include athletes involved in contact sports or military veterans. The condition is thought to be caused by repeated head injuries and blows to the head, which can lead to symptoms like memory loss, confusion, personality changes, and issues with motor skills. The disease slowly gets worse over time and can end up significantly impacting a person's quality of life. Unfortunately, at this time, CTE can only be definitively diagnosed post-mortem. It's a subject of ongoing research, with scientists trying to understand more about its causes, how it progresses, and how it could potentially be treated. Source: 1. https://lnkd.in/e5YJsG6x 2. https://lnkd.in/eHhB2vZ8 3. https://lnkd.in/eZqUGzU5 4. https://lnkd.in/eFw5UjFh 5. https://lnkd.in/epm9R2ED

Contrast sensitivity (CS) is the ability to perceive sharp and clear outlines of very small objects. It is also defined as the ability to identify minute differences in the shadings and patterns. CS helps detect objects without a clear outline and distinguish them from their background contrast. Indications for test with contrast sensitivity : People applying for jobs like armed forces, driving, pilots, merchant navy, lab technicians, medical professionals, etc People opting for athletics as a career Qualitative vision loss Retinal or optic nerve disease Visual pathway diseases Glaucoma Ocular hypertension Retrobulbar neuritis Multiple sclerosis Amblyopia Diabetes mellitus Pituitary adenoma Congenital dyschromatopsia Optic neuritis Cataract Higher-order aberrations Age-Related Macular Degeneration Trauma LASIK PRK #contrastsensitivity #CS #visualquality export@gaush.com

Published framework and roadmap for stroke surveillance in South East Asia * High stroke burden, inadequate surveillance * India's National Stroke Registry Program: unique, robust, comprehensive, technology driven https://lnkd.in/gFhyXyFD

Preliminary Primer on Brain Wounding We need to support our brain's ability to heal. When tissue is wounded, extra oxygen is necessary for the tissue to survive and heal. HBOT is a powerful tool that enhances the oxygen delivery in the blood and has been proven to help the brain to heal and detoxify. #blastinjury #brainhealth #braininjured #braininjury #brainwound #concussion #ConcussionSymptoms #HBOT #HBOTTreatment #HealingwithHyperbarics #HyperbaricOxygentherapy #postconcussionsyndrome #TBI #traumaticbraininjury #Veterans

I was proud to author a study analyzing the impact of traumatic brain injuries on veterans of the Afghanistan and Iraq Wars. Very little is known about the association between exposures and the subsequent risk of brain cancer, with the exception of ionizing radiation which has been established to increase risk. In this cohort study we found that moderate, severe, and penetrating TBI, but not mild TBI, were associated with the subsequent development of brain cancer. We have previously demonstrated that beyond brain cancer, TBI is associated with a wide range of outcomes, including cardiovascular disease, and adverse mental health outcomes. Warfare is always changing, so now we can better prepare our military for the future battlefields. This study will directly inform the Department of Defense and VA Healthcare system what potential patients are at higher risk for. Some of the findings include.: -> 450,000 out of 2 million veterans had been diagnosed with TBI at some point. Of those, about 360,000 were mild TBIs while about 64,000 suffered moderate, severe or penetrating injury. -> Within those groups, 80 with mild TBI eventually developed brain cancer, as did 27 with more severe injuries — rates much higher than we found among vets who had never been diagnosed with TBI. -> Across the U.S., roughly 7 people out of every 100,000 will develop brain cancer. The typical prognosis is poor with a 5-year survival of 35.7%. Please let me know if you have any questions, and thanks to the #USU and greater #Military community who contributed to the study. #Veterans Learn more here: https://t.co/INnC2MZrw9